Jul 21 What to know about the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into a Dhaka school By Associated Press A Bangladesh Air Force training jet has crashed into a school campus in Dhaka, killing at least 20 people. It is the deadliest airplane crash in the Bangladeshi capital in recent memory. Continue reading
Jul 21 Kenyan pro-democracy activist Boniface Mwangi is charged with alleged possession of ammunition By Nicholas Komu, Associated Press The prominent Kenyan activist was on Monday charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the government. Continue reading
Jul 21 Iran to hold nuclear talks with European nations in Turkey, the first since ceasefire with Israel By Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The discussions, set for Friday in Istanbul, will involve officials from Britain, France, Germany, and the EU's foreign policy chief. Continue reading
Jul 21 Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with Vatican observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin By Associated Press The pontiff was accompanied by astronomers and students participating in the traditional summer school organized by the observatory. Continue reading
Jul 21 Evacuations of Bedouin families begin in Syria's Sweida as days of deadly clashes ease By Ghaith Alsayed, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press The clashes have increased skepticism in some communities about the ability of Syria's new leaders to assert control. Continue reading
Jul 21 Japan's Ishiba says he'll stay in office to tackle rising prices and U.S. tariffs despite election loss By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Ishiba's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were short three seats to maintain a majority in the 248-seat upper house in Sunday's vote. Continue reading
Jul 21 UN's World Food Program says Israeli tanks and snipers opened fire on a crowd seeking aid in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel says its forces fired warning shots to address a threat and questioned the death toll. Continue reading
Jul 21 Russia launches a major aerial attack on Kyiv hours before high-level talks on weapons support for Ukraine By Emma Burrows, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The hours-long drone and missile assault on Kyiv overnight into Monday underscored the urgency of Ukraine's need for further Western military aid, especially in air defense. Continue reading
Jul 21 U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel's intervention By Abby Sewell, Associated Press Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country. Continue reading
Jul 20 Kremlin says Putin open to peace with Ukraine only after Russia's goals have been achieved By Associated Press Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Continue reading